Permit Center Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SF Recreation and Park Department (RPD)
Over the Counter Permits and Services
Thursday and Friday Only, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Services Offered: Picnic and Athletic Field Reservations, Clubhouse and Gymnasium Rental Information, Proof of Residency Verification, Payment Processing
Special Events, Film, and Weddings - by Appointment Only
To make a payment or to request an in-person appointment, please contact
- Our Call Center at (415) 831-5500 (Mon thru Fri 10:00 AM to 2:000 PM)
- Email: RPDReservations@sfgov.org
- Contact you permit coordinator to schedule an appointment
All permits are available online at www.sfrecpark.org
For Telephone Assistance, 415-831-5500
Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with exception of City holidays
Email: RPDReservations@sfgov.org
San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD)
A Fire Department operational permit constitutes permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes that produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities.
Additional information on operational permits can be found here.
Telephone Assistance, (628) 652-3472
SF Department of Public Health
Food Safety Program: Temporary Food Facilities (TFFs) at Special Events
A Temporary Food Facility (TFF) is any person (or organization) intending to sell, give away, or sample food to the public from a fixed location for a period of time, not to exceed 25 days in a 90-day period, in conjunction with a community event.
Additional information for the application process is found here.
Email: ehtempevents@sfdph.org